Good technology is accessible technology. Listen to the full conversation from this episode of the Accessing Life Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gDERnGHU
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Government Administration
Albany, NY 14,206 followers
OPWDD helps people with developmental disabilities live, work, and take part in their communities.
About us
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. As New York State's second-largest state agency, we employ a workforce of more than 20,000 professionals. We have positions available in every county in the state at our regional and state office locations as well as within the community. We continuously recruit for positions in direct support and frequently recruit for nurses, doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinical positions including social workers, dieticians, and occupational therapists. There are also many opportunities for people who seek administrative and clerical positions and those with backgrounds in health information management and maintenance and facility operations. People often come to OPWDD for a job but they stay for a career. Permanent, full-time New York State employees are eligible for a variety of attractive benefits including vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave; New York State Health Care Coverage; the New York State Retirement Plan; various payroll deduction savings programs including the Deferred Compensation Program, Flex Spending Accounts and Life and Disability Insurance. OPWDD also offers a Tuition Assistance Program and an Employee Assistance Program. If you're looking to make a difference and want to build a career, join the OPWDD team.
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http://www.opwdd.ny.gov
External link for NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1978
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44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229, US
Employees at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Updates
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This is the start of an awesome journey and important conversations. 34 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed and began opening doors for so many people. However, it’s also a powerful reminder of the daily obstacles people with disabilities face to access their community. Accessing Life is a podcast led by those with lived experience. Chester Finn and BJ Stasio will talk to insightful guests who are working to make the world more accessible to everyone. The show is produced by Mike Orzel. Our first episode dives into the world of accessible technology and how it can be used to promote independence and inclusivity. Join the conversation: youtu.be/4vjJEXPPwrc Thank you to Carol Napierski with the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and Innovation self-advocate John Fritz for being our first guests!
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When it comes to your career, DO YOU! Do work that you love. Be part of a team of Direct Support Professionals who help support our mission of enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Apply today on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-E7mEs5 #DoYou #careers #Hiring
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We're feeling the BuffaLove today for Disability Pride Month. ❤ Not only did the city of Buffalo raise the Disability Pride Flag in Niagara Square, but it made a big announcement. The city announced its first ever Disability Advisory Committee, which is made up of people with a diverse range of abilities and advocates. Together, this committee will work to advise the city of Buffalo on policies and procedures that will assist people with disabilities to fully enjoy all the benefits and opportunities available as citizens of Buffalo.
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Stay informed and tune in to the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 6 at 12 PM. bit.ly/ASDMeeting080624
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“It’s important to see people with disabilities out being members of the community and not defined by their disability,” said OPWDD Acting Commissioner Willow Baer OPWDD was proud to be on hand to help highlight the diverse spectrum of disabilities at the Resource Center for Accessible Living’s Disability Awareness Parade that was held this past weekend in Kingston. Parade participants included people from the disability community, government agencies, nonprofits that serve the disability community, allies, and Ulster County officials.
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Our Front Door videos are available in English, Chinese and Spanish. Watch them today and learn about the steps needed to become eligible for OPWDD supports and services. https://lnkd.in/eW4RcSCz
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Congrats to the 81 DSPs from Heritage Christian Services who will receive their NADSP E-Badges from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals E-Badge Academy! We were honored to help celebrate the group on Wednesday.
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I am a gardener. I love watching how things grow and seeing flowers bloom. #LookBeyond my developmental disability. opwdd.ny.gov/lookbeyond
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